Direct exposure to household fine particulate air pollution (HAP) associated with inefficient
combustion of fuels (wood, charcoal, coal, crop residues, kerosene, etc.) for cooking, space …

We developed a conceptual framework that describes the key role of ecosystem services in
urban ecological infrastructure. From this framework we analyze how research on …

Abstract Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most urbanized and
biologically diverse regions in the world but is often characterized by weak environmental …

The effects of streets on biodiversity is an important aspect of urban ecology, but it has been
neglected worldwide. Several vegetation attributes (eg street tree density and diversity) have …

The majority of future population growth in mountains will occur in small-and medium-sized
cities and towns and affect vulnerable ecosystems. However, mountain settlements are often …

The development and application of urban sustainability indicators has gained momentum
in recent years, especially since the generation of specific urban indicators for the Agenda …

There is mounting evidence that urban areas influence biodiversity. Generalizations
however require that multiple urban areas on multiple continents be examined. Here we …

Urban futures that are more resilient and sustainable require an integrated social–ecological
system approach to urban policymaking, planning, management, and governance. In this …

Open spaces in cities, such as green spaces and parks, are key elements of urban
landscapes and urban sustainability. Open spaces improve the quality of the environment …

Tree diversity is one of the most important components of urban ecosystems, because it
provides multiple ecological benefits and contributes to human well-being. However, the …